See a full list of tv sizes and viewing distance ranges for a 4k tv.
Tv size for room 4k.
Tv resolution and 4k impacts on seating distance.
But 4k resolution takes it one step up with even higher resolution for a clearer sharper picture.
In general we also recommend getting a 4k tv since 1080p choices have become quite limited and lack modern features such as hdr.
This allows for a slightly larger tv than the smpte recommendation with a maximum screen size of 72 inches again 70 inch models are the closest for a 9 foot viewing distance.
Say your sofa is 5 feet from your tv.
Tv size recommended minimum distance for 4k tv recommended minimum distance for 1080p tv.
40 inches 3 3 feet 80 inches 6 7 feet 42 inches.
42 inches 3 5 feet 84 inches 7 feet 48.
The resolution of the tv will also play a role in how far you can sit from the tv.
To easily find out what size you should buy you can divide your tv viewing distance in inches by 1 6 or use our tv size calculator above which roughly equals to a 30 degrees angle.
So instead of going for that massive 65 inch 4k tv from an up and coming brand that s on the shelves for just 500 consider opting for the smaller 55 inch big name model next to it for 550.
Nowadays the 40 42 43 inch range of tvs is seen as the starting point for a 4k display so usually offers a handy compromise between picture quality and price.
3840 by 2160 pixels.
That s very big but since you re more likely to be sitting closer to your 4k tv.
There is a point at which your eyes can make out the individual pixels of the tv screen and the picture begins to degrade based on your visual acuity.
4k ultra hd has 4x the pixels of a standard 1080p hd tv.
Are more pixels better.
Your screen can be as big as 60 inches.
Using our example of 96 inches the thx best size tv for ultra hd has a screen diagonal between 96 and 123 inches.